Hello, I’m Jed Selter!
I’ve had the privilege of spending over 30 years in executive management, shaping and leading teams in a Fortune 50 company globally. My areas of expertise have ranged from intellectual property protection and computing security to security and fire protection services. Throughout my career, I've thrived in roles that required mentoring and fostering effective collaboration across diverse professional and unionized workgroups.
My Books
Please Pass the Potatoes
Nourishing Exceptional Relationships
Take this insightful journey through one man’s unique career with its highs and lows and lessons learned and applied for developing strong and sensitive leadership and exceptional, satisfying relationships.
Wrapped in a memoir of a unique business career, this book is about basics to help live life more fully, connecting with others on a most positive foundation. It is about understanding “self” to accomplish this and minimizing anxiety.
Listen to an audio excerpt
about Jed’s unexpected entry into the world of national intelligence.
New Podcast Episode!
Emily and Jack at Kitsap Publishing Deep Dive Podcast discuss the book.
Reviews For Please Pass The Potatoes
In this wildlife parable, we are treated to the colorful descriptions of an awakening young lion’s journey to maturity. This book will promote positive social interactions.
Through observations in his father’s pride, coaching from his grandfather, and introspections on life in the wild, a maturing lion cub, learns the lessons of managing fear, understanding himself, relationships, respect for others, and servant leadership.